Sufi Music Circle: Sufi, Alevi & Folk Music. Classes and lessons to learn: Middle Eastern musical instruments, specially Persian and Turkish (Ney, Daf, Tanbour, Oud, Baglama, Saz, Zarb, Doumbek etc.). Singing and sacred dances (Sema and Semah, Whirling etc.). Group classes for singing and drumming. Language classes for Persian and Turkish. Rumi and other sufi poetry. Sufi and Alevi music . In addition to our classes, we will have concerts, lectures, movies, poetry reading, dinner out etc. Thes …

Welcome back, everyone!!! This is the Open Mic series that has been held at Studio Two in Peekskill at Scarlett Antonia's art loft for almost 9 years.  This is the original Poetry Open Mic in Peekskill on Meetup. So good to have you all back!!! We are expanding our poetry open mic to be officially called the Spoken Word Series since that title does encompass what we have been reading all along!  This title was collaborated on with my new curator of the series; Maureen Winzig who is also the …

This meetup is to support writers in all stages, styles and levels of development. All genres and styles of writing are welcome, be they non-fiction, fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, etc. Groups will be kept small so that we can critique and support each other's work. Depending on the level of interest and participation, as a group we can organize meetups on specific days which specialize in particular genres or styles. Feel free to share your ideas and suggestions on the message board. Submissio …

Meet other Poets and share your love of poetry. We host two monthly Poetry meet up gatherings a month.  We hope you can join us... Share your lyricism with sharp insight.... Share with us the essence of beauty and truth not only in great epic affairs of humanity but also in everyday acts.  Share in the discovery of beauty and express the wonder of hidden joys and sorrows that are most often overlooked.  Our vision is to offer you a supportive environment for you to come together to express, expl …

The Inspired Word is the hottest open mic series in New York City. "It's not just a series, it's a movement." It joins the passion of words as well as a loving community with dazzling, inspiring entertainment. In addition to showcasing new talent in our open mic, we've also featured some of the best performers in the country - actresses Jill Eikenberry and Amber Tamblyn, actor/comedian Taylor Negron, comedian John Fugelsang, American Idol finalist Anwar Robinson, Grammy nominated singer Carolyn …

This group is for the Jazz Lover in you. Folks interested venues that promotes the American Classical music art form,..Jazz. I feel that Mid-Hudson Valley Artistry, especially Jazz, can only be placed in its’ rightful position, up here, through the efforts of all of us that work towards pushing the genre.

A slicing and dicing night of the written word. Share your written art or come listen to some of New York City's most entertaining and heart pulling poetry and open mic artists that there is to offer. Dare to Be a Tongue Threat @ this event. Free Admission and winners can also win Cash!!!

I have enjoyed the writing of T.S. Eliot for years and think it would be fun to meet with others to discuss his work. If you are interested in exploring his poetry with a group then this is for you!

The Write On! Workshop Series is dedicated to helping aspiring writers of all levels develop their craft and explore all publishing opportunities including digital books. Workshops in poetry, novel writing, memoir writing and blog writing will be offered on demand as long as 10 or more writers enroll.

Suffern Slam Society holds a poetry slam the first Saturday of every month at Ireland's 32 in Suffern, NY from 730 PM to 10 PM. A poetry slam is a performance poetry competition judged by arbitrarily-selected audience members. Where traditional poetry readings are about supporting the poet, poetry slams focus on the interaction between audience and poet. Strong writing and strong delivery are both important. Whether you want to come out and participate by performing or by spectating, you are wel …

A reading group for written word enthusiasts. We meet weekly to discuss fiction, non-fiction, poetry, news print and short works over drinks. New members are welcome to this relaxed reading group.

Join us for a monthly creative writing workshop, to discuss and critique member-submitted work. We'd love to include a range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and prose. We have a regular group at the moment, but are open to new submissions. If you're interested in joining, please email a writing sample to bkcreativewritingworkshop@gmail.com. Thanks, Kelly

poets, musicians, storytellers, etcetera and everything in between, all are welcome! we have a guitar, keyboards, a weathered drum set, multiple microphones, and plenty of space. also, complimentary coffee and tea. relevant: it is in the sanctuary of a church. content need not be christian, but it helps to be mindful of the space, and the fact that there may be kids around. every 1st and 3rd thursday 8pm thru 9:30ish mott haven reformed church: 350 east 146th st, bronx, ny

We are producers of diverse poetry and performing arts events in New York City, formed using the philosophies of the most progressive intellectual and artistic movements of the last century (i.e. The Harlem Renaissance, the Beat Poets & most notably the Nuyorican Movement). Our popular monthly “People's Open Mic” series has also become a rite of passage for anyone looking to step into the realm of of cultural expression in New York City as our stage and audience welcomes newcomers during every s …

Do you love literature and perhaps music and art as well--but somehow you’ve never really “got” poetry? Would you like to learn to get the joy from poems you get from other works of art without going through English Lit 101 again? If your answers are yes I can help. It started with a friend whom I met in discussion groups of Joyce’s Ulysses and Proust’s Remembrance of Things Past. He loved literature and music (he was a Jazz musician and is very knowledgeable about classical music as well). Yet, …

The NYC Poetry, Puns & Pipes Meetup Group is all about bringing poets, comedians and singers together to first and foremost, have fun and entertain people. Secondly, we want to bring up-and-coming, undiscovered talents together. Who knows? Perhaps there can be some match-making where collaborative projects will result for exciting, more marketable work products (e.g., Books, CD, DVD, MP3, MP4, and live stage productions).

We workshop our poems. Help each other to become better poets. Encourage one another.

A group run by a professional journalist and literary magazine editor

Bring us your fiction, your poetry, your fledgling manuscripts yearning to be read. ;) We get together every 2 weeks in my home in South Hackensack, have some wine and water, and share our thoughts on the selections members submitted after the previous meeting. Bergen County Poets & Fictionaires welcomes serious writers, published or unpublished, who are open to constructive critique from a diverse group of other serious, open writers. We share our joy in writing and reading, along with a few la …

Do you have a passion for writing but find it hard to carve out time to engage in the practice of it? It can be hard to find a local writing group convenient for your schedule. If you love to write and would like to be surrounded by others who motivate you, this is the place for you. Bring your pen and pad or a laptop and work on something new or something old. This group is not restricted to any level of experience or genre; you can journal or work on a novel, play, short story, screenplay, the …

This is a group for anyone interested in Caribbean Playwriting ,poetry and storytelling. I started this group because I have recently established my own caribbean theatre and I am looking to find artists who have always had a passion for any of the above mediums to explore the caribbean heritage as well as the influences of migrating to the US.

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Welcome fellow-poetry lovers! Are you a closet poet like me? Let's all 'come out' cause this group is for reading, writing and sharing poetry! Bring your favorite poets' work, your own work (perhaps one and the same!) to listen, learn and get swept away. What's your story? I look forward to constructive criticism, learning more about the history, styles and 'technical' side of this tender art. Perhaps even some live writing challenges/games and of course meeting others who share this passion. Al …

Let's put Woodside on the Artist map of hip places to grow. This is a group for anyone interested in Poetry, Art, Writing and especially Thinkers, Movers and Shakers. I started this group to bring out the best of Woodside and help to create an atmoshere for those of us interested in Art and Spoken Word. The focus of this group will be frist on making solid friendship and connections with others within the Hood, however with the primary intent on Poetry and Poetry readings in a local venue. Come …

This is a group for anyone interested in writing poetry, fantasy or fiction. We are not limited to this form of writing and would like to have other forms of writing for more inspiration. We will read and critique our writings at all sessions.

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This is a group for anyone who is interested in performing or seeing live music, poetry, and comedy. Our goal is to bring artists of all types together to share their work with each other in a supportive, fun, and relaxed environment. No matter your experience or skill level, we want to create a place where everyone is comfortable to be themselves and grow as artists. Everyone is welcome to attend and friends are encouraged. Hosted by Comedians Mike Cross and Jordan Raybould. Email wildfire.musi …

A place for people of color and queer writers to have their work and ideas shared and critiqued with a group of creative minds. We welcome fiction, poetry, prose and screenwriting.